Two weeks ago, Tennessee center Michelle Snow dunked during a game at the Maui Invitational. The two-handed stuff brought the crowd to its feet, and with good reason. Snow's jam was only the fourth ever in women's college hoops history.

That's four more dunks than there have ever been in women's professional basketball.

As unimportant as aerial acrobatics may seem to most purists--two points it two points, after all--the fact that the WNBA hasn't seen even one dunk is a bad thing. And I blame one person for it: Margo Dydek.

I'm not usually one to pick on a girl--I'm generally a very nice guy. I'm also not one to provoke someone bigger than himself--I'm not very physically intimidating. In both respects, I'm rather like Gumby.

But I'll make exceptions for Ms. Dydek, who plays for the WNBA's Utah Starzz. Dydek, 26, is Polish and was the first overall pick in the 1998 draft. Dydek is also 7'2--the tallest player in the league.

Here are Dydek's career WNBA numbers: 94 career games, 25 minutes per games, 1083 points, 606 rebounds, 287 blocked shots, 392 career field goals. And no dunks.

Margo, how is this possible? The rim hangs ten feet above the floor. If you're 7'2 and reach as high as you can, how hard could it be? I've seen you on TV, Margo. Your layups look effortless. You average more rejections per outing than Harvard's admissions office. You're undoubtedly capable.

You're just not trying.